Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Stopbanks

Building stopbanks along the Avon River from Pages Road to Bridge Street to protect homes from flooding.

This is a $11.0M stormwater project in Burwood-Pegasus / Linwood-Heathcote, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Building stopbanks along the Avon River from Pages Road to Bridge Street to protect homes from flooding. Part of the broader flood protection programme.

Why This Project Matters

Directly protects homes in the eastern suburbs from river flooding. Extra $3M added to deliver stopbanks faster after recent flood events.

Latest Update

+$3M additional funding allocated in 2025/26 to accelerate delivery. Construction progressing in stages.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$11.0M
CategoryStormwater
WardBurwood-Pegasus / Linwood-Heathcote
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: Annual Plan 2025/26, Capital Programme Changes. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.

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